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The NRO Story: A Conversation with Dr. Chris Scolese

The CSIS International Security Program hosted a conversation with Dr. Christopher Scolese, director of the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) on how the NRO is approaching acquisitions and operations in response to current threats and technological advancements.

Transcript — October 3, 2024

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Kari Bingen

Kari A. Bingen

Director, Aerospace Security Project and Senior Fellow, International Security Program
James Andrew Lewis

James Andrew Lewis

Senior Vice President; Pritzker Chair; and Director, Strategic Technologies Program
Tom Karako

Tom Karako

Senior Fellow, International Security Program and Director, Missile Defense Project
Clayton Swope

Clayton Swope

Deputy Director, Aerospace Security Project and Senior Fellow, International Security Program
Benjamin Jensen

Benjamin Jensen

Senior Fellow, Futures Lab, International Security Program

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Does the FY24 Budget Request Reflect Defense Priorities?

The Space Force Fiscal Year 2024 budget request saw the highest growth of any military service. Kari Bingen examines how well it reflects defense strategy and leadership priorities as part of a compilation of views assembled by the National Security Space Association.

Commentary by Kari A. Bingen — July 24, 2023

A C2 Structure for a Strong U.S.-Japan Alliance

A more integrated and efficient command and control (C2) structure between Japan and the United States would dramatically strengthen deterrence. Mark Montgomery assesses C2 options for the U.S.-Japan alliance.

Commentary by Mark Montgomery — June 21, 2023

Space Security in Japan’s New Strategy Documents

Japan’s new defense strategy prioritizes new capabilities in the space domain. Suzuki Kazuto summarizes challenges and opportunities for Japan’s space security policy going forward.

Commentary by Suzuki Kazuto — June 21, 2023

A Contested Domain: From Space Theory to Practice

The Aerospace Security Project hosts a two part virtual event, first featuring STARCOM Commander Major General Shawn N. Bratton to discuss the command's mission, followed by a panel of CSIS and Secure World Foundation experts to discuss counterpsace developments from the past year. 

 

Event — May 10, 2023

Space Threat Assessment 2023

The 2023 Space Threat Assessment covers the growing counterspace capabilities of China, Russia, India, Iran, North Korea, and others. It also features an in-depth analysis of Russia's battlefield employment of counterspace weapons in Ukraine.

Report by Kari A. Bingen, Kaitlyn Johnson, Makena Young, and John Raymond — April 14, 2023

Exploring New Horizons: Japan's Defense Priorities

The Japan Chair welcomes eight leading scholars from Japan and the United States to analyze key shifts in Japan’s defense strategy following the revision of three key national security documents in December 2022. Please join us for a discussion on their findings. 

Event — March 23, 2023

Theory of Success: A Conversation with General Saltzman

Please join the Aerospace Security Project on Wednesday, February 22 at 10:00am ET as director Kari Bingen sits down with General B. Chance Saltzman, Chief of Space Operations  to discuss his thoughts on a 'Theory of Success' for the U.S. Space Force.

Event — February 22, 2023